witness care units
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
Units that provide a single point of contact for victims and witnesses to minimize stress and keep them updated.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Risk assessment
This process should prioritise the attention of other agencies by signposting them to internal and external referrals, reports and other relevant intelligence.
special measures
Support offered to vulnerable or intimidated witnesses to give evidence in court.
victim personal statements (VPS)
Statements that allow victims to express their feelings and the impact of the crime on their lives.
witness intimidation
Actions or threats intended to influence or intimidate a witness in a legal proceeding.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.